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Mnuchin vows probe of Deutsche Bank’s AML procedures

05/22/19

As Democrats keep the heat on the German bank over allegations that it suppressed reporting tied to Trump businesses, the Treasury secretary said he will direct the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to look into the matter.

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Small and mid-sized banks can’t shy away from AI

05/22/19

While some of the biggest institutions are already rapidly developing new technologies, it’s important that community banks also tap the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning.

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Another Fed contrarian considered for board; Deutsche’s AML glitch

05/22/19

Trump may nominate Judy Shelton, who prefers “market-determined rates”; a software glitch may have prevented flagging of suspicious transactions for a decade.

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How will the next generation of women lead?

05/21/19

They’re communicators, bridge builders and young moms. Here’s what they might do differently from the older bosses they have had in their careers.

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Stock buybacks are surging, but for how long?

05/21/19

The pace is torrid now, but it could slow if bank stock prices keep rising and one prominent lawmaker’s proposal to restrict share repurchases gains traction.

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This fintech says it can help financial advisers take on banks

05/21/19

Galileo Processing has created a digital banking product that seeks to provide wealth managers with the offering they generally lack: an in-house savings account that pays competitive rates.

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Small-business fintech launches lending platform for banks

05/21/19

Biz2Credit is offering its Biz2X platform to all banks after gaining HSBC and Popular Bank as clients.

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Vernon Hill survives proxy challenge at Metro Bank in U.K.

05/21/19

Metro Bank had worked to win shareholder support by raising fresh capital and cutting ties with Hill's wife's design firm.

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How acting Ginnie Mae chief is trying to get to the bottom of VA refis

05/21/19

Prepayments tied to repeated VA loan refinancing activity have had an adverse effect on Ginnie’s mortgage securities that persists despite countermeasures. The government bond issuer is making new plans to address the impact.

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Did Ben Carson just mistake an REO for an Oreo?

05/21/19

Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Ben Carson appeared not to recognize a commonly known real estate term during a congressional hearing on Tuesday.

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